Saturday, July 17, 2010

Orange, lemon & vanilla galaktoboureko


Bonjour from France!

Yes, my partner-in-crime and I decided to take a two week soujourn in sunny France as the gloomy and often wet Melbourne weather was getting us down. Twenty five or so hours later, we arrived a little worn around the edges and in desperate need of a shower. Luckily it wasn't long before we were settled into our quaint Parisian apartment with a leafy view of the Eiffel Tower. Despite feeling as though we had been hit in the head repeatedly with a sock full of soap bars, we ventured out to a local street market to purchase some fruit for tomorrow's breakfast.

Right now, my husband is taking a nap to recharge his batteries before we venture out tonight in search of a French meal.

In the meantime, here is a link to a recipe I made just before leaving. I loved the citrus twist, but unfortunately I had some bad luck with the texture of the custard. Custard and I really are like oil and water - we simply do not mix.


recipe: Orange, lemon & vanilla galaktoboureko

11 comments:

  1. A very original galktoboureko! So delicious looking!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  2. Looks great! Enjoy your break in Paris, I'm very envious!

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  3. How exciting!! Enjoy your trip hun :)

    On another note, ive been looking for a recipe for that dish for ages but I never knew what it was called!! Thanks!

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  4. Awww lucky you! You must try le chateuaubriand it's one of my favorite restaurants. And les clos des gourmet too

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  5. Funny you should mention Les clos des gourmet as we are heading there for dinner tonight granted that I can make space after stuffing myself with Pierre Herme macarons ;)

    Thanks for the well wishes ladies xox

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  6. custard can be tricky, you're right about that! this must be one amazing edible--thanks for sharing, and enjoy paree! :)

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  7. How fun!!! Enjoy your Parisian summer!

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  8. Aw it sounds like you're about to have quite an adventure in a capital of love and good food. I envy you, Chanel. Sorry the custard didn't do it for you, but the photo looks great.

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  9. oh wow! Lucky you, wish I could be in France right now. you must have just missed Bastille Day, bummer! But you'll have so much fun enjoying other things....have a fantasric time!!

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  10. That LOOKS like baklava from top :)
    sighh.. i get your custard troubles.. I had a disaster just last night 5 yolks down the drain :OO

    Have fun in France :))

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  11. lovely, I just had something simliar yesterday, when I saw yours, i was down on to my knees. so many gorgeous filo pastry layer after layer! awesome! :)

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